National Highlights:

  • India celebrated Engineers' Day on September 15, commemorating the birthday of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, a pioneer in engineering and nation-building.
  • Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation in India rose to 0.52% in August 2025 from -0.58% a year ago, driven by higher prices of food products, manufactured metals, and mineral oils.
  • Professor Pradeep Kumar Prajapati assumed charge as Director of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), aiming to advance Ayurvedic education and research globally.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ₹18,530 crore worth of development projects in Assam and laid the foundation stone for a polypropylene plant, highlighting the state’s growing role in India’s energy sector.
  • The National Agricultural Conference – Rabi Campaign 2025 commenced in New Delhi, focusing on improving winter crop production and farmer incomes under the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan.
  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the 2nd National Anti-Narcotics Task Force conference to be held in New Delhi on September 16, aimed at enhancing drug abuse prevention strategies.
  • India is set to host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in Chennai in 2027 to discuss maritime security and cooperation.

State & Regional Updates:

  • A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Assam’s Udalguri district, with tremors felt in North Bengal and Bhutan; no casualties or significant damage reported.
  • Kerala Industries Minister laid the foundation stone for RCC Nutrafill’s integrated food processing and life sciences manufacturing hub in Angamaly, boosting local industrial growth.
  • Punjab government launched a five-day campaign to restore flood-affected mandis ensuring smooth paddy procurement for farmers ahead of the harvest season.
  • Union Minister Satish Chandra Dubey visited flood-hit areas in Sirsa, Punjab, pledging support to farmers affected by overflowing Ghaggar river damaging crops.
  • Kerala reported new cases of rare amoebic encephalitis with patients receiving treatment and showing stable recovery.

International News:

  • Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki vowed to implement anti-corruption reforms and stabilize the political climate after Gen Z protests.
  • China launched anti-dumping and anti-discrimination investigations into the US semiconductor sector amid ongoing bilateral trade negotiations.

Sports & Awards:

  • Boxer Jaismine Lamboria won the gold medal in the 57kg category at the World Boxing Championships 2025 held in Liverpool, marking a historic achievement.
  • Sunil Chhetri was recalled for the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, leveraging his experience for India’s football campaign.

Business & Economy:

  • CBIC clarified that businesses do not have to reverse input tax credit on post-sale discounts if GST adjustments are not made, providing relief to taxpayers.
  • Crisil lowered its headline inflation forecast for FY26 to 3.2%, reflecting improved inflation management and economic prospects.